Department Manager, Restaurant# Save-On-Foods## Department Manager, RestaurantApply: Madison Centre
- Burnaby BC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 30, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R-00040086With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.
C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Excellent Place to Work.We are hiring for a Department Manager, Restaurant at our Madison Centre Save-On-Foods location in Burnaby, BC.This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.You will be responsible for:* Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
* Ensuring the department executes and achieves operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
* Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
* Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
* Supporting the management team in reviewing and analyzing income statements and identifying opportunities to improve performance within the department.
* Reviewing and interpreting department financial reports and presenting KPIs to the management team.
* Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
* Assisting the management team with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.




* Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.
* Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.You have:* 1-3 years of retail experience.
* Leadership experience is an asset.
* Food Safe Certification.
* A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.
* Experience and/or knowledge with: + Achieving sales targets and profitability. + Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales. + Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring). + Employee Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement (if applicable). + Scheduling.
* Proficiency with computer applications.You are:* A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and awareness.
* Self-aware, empathetic, and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
* An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
* Committed to maintaining department standards with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring operational excellence.
* Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.Here are some of the perks

we offer
* Get paid every Friday
* Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
* Benefits & pension eligibility.
* Wellness and team member assistance program.
* Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
* Opportunities to learn and grow.Compensation Details:$54,080.00Join our TeamCome be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team

📌 Department Manager, Restaurant (Burnaby)
🏢 Save-On-Foods
📍 Burnaby